MNRE Goes Back To the Past To Declare All Rooftop Solar As PM Surya Ghar Achievements Updated On Mon, May 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest documents from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) make for some starling reading for the solar sector. The MNRE in its latest physical achievements report (upto April 2024) claimed that India’s total installed capacity under PM Surya Ghar scheme touched 12 GW. This is barely a few months since the launch […] Read more
Top 5 States Spearheading Rooftop Solar in India Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy India has made strides in new solar capacity addition in the last few years. However, a considerable gap exists between rooftop solar (RTS) and utility-scale solar installations. Despite existing national and state-level schemes promoting rooftop solar, including the National Rooftop Scheme and state government subsidies, participation rates remained low. This is mostly because of the […] Read more
New Solar Projects In US Report Fewer Delays In 2023: EIA Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Energy Information Administration (EIA), the federal body tasked with tracking energy policy in the US, recently reported fewer delays to install new utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in 2023 than in 2022. EIA in its report said, “In 2023, solar developers pushed back the scheduled online date for an average of 19% of planned […] Read more
EU Rooftop Solar Standard Can Provide Power To 56 Mn Homes Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive recently entered into force with the publication of the rule in the official journal of the European Union (EU). Its implementation could provide solar power equivalent of 56 million European homes. A preliminary analysis conducted by SolarPower Europe suggests that the EPBD could drive the installation of 150 […] Read more
Records Continue to Follow Actor Manoj Kumar With Solar Generation At Mumbai Residence Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Manoj Kumar, the yesteryear Bollywood hero known for the patriotic themes of his films, is still setting an example for the rest of his countrymen. By adopting a sustainable source of energy for his family’s needs. By integrating renewable energy into their societal commitments, the Kumar family has set an example for tinsel town’s many […] Read more
Technical Glitches In PM Surya Ghar Portal Delay Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The much-hyped national scheme for residential rooftop solar-PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is now struggling temporarily on the technical front. For the last few weeks, the vendors involved in the installation of these projects and giving an impetus to the government scheme have been struggling. Several of them have complained internally and also spoke […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar: National Roofop Solar Vendors To Submit BGs Worth Rs 25L Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in its latest memorandum has proposed a bank guarantee worth Rs 25 lakh for rooftop solar vendors. This is meant to be for the vendors who want to get registered with the National Rooftop Portal as a ‘National Vendor’. This comes at a time when the installation […] Read more
Ecofy Partners With Waaree Energies For Low-Cost Solar Finance Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar PV module maker Waaree Energies Limited has signed an agreement with rooftop solar financing firm Ecofy, an NBFC backed by Eversource Capital, committed to providing green finance for solar projects from Waaree. According to a statement by Waaree Energies, Ecofy has committed Rs 100 crore to partnering with Waaree Energies for boosting solar finance. […] Read more
Italy’s Solar Ban On Agri Land- Not As Bad As It Sounds Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent ruling by the Italian government to ban solar PV installations on agricultural land has been met with howls of protest by the country’s solar trade association which has claimed it would cost Italy as much as €60 billion (US$64.5 billion). We believe the protests are unfair at this stage. Keep in mind that […] Read more
